Set when Eff visits Lan in the city after the accident. Lan and Eff discover how to meld their minds and use their newfound bond to discover more about their relationship. Lemon.

What if Eff decided to try to take the river magic solely upon herself? Will she burn out just like others before her, or will her powers as a double seventh daughter and thirteen be enough to save her life and be united with Lan and William?

When she's forced the let the mammoth go, Eff finds herself flooded in emotions with no one to turn to. Can William and Lan make up for their ignoring her or will the damage ruin their relationships forever?